as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp
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Recent Examples of perimeter
However, most security budgets still prioritize tools built from a perimeter that no longer exists.
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Brian Contos, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Copenhagen Fashion Week also has been taking a leaf out of the playbooks of London and Paris Fashion Week by taking guests outside the city’s perimeters.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
In another instance, troops that went with a federal agency conducting a raid at a cannabis farm in Riverside County formed a security perimeter that prevented people from leaving.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2025
Soft, muted hues frame each shot in the film that pays homage to not only the sky-high cotton tree but the heritage and sacrifice gathered at its storied perimeter.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
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Brian Contos, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Copenhagen Fashion Week also has been taking a leaf out of the playbooks of London and Paris Fashion Week by taking guests outside the city’s perimeters.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
In another instance, troops that went with a federal agency conducting a raid at a cannabis farm in Riverside County formed a security perimeter that prevented people from leaving.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2025
Soft, muted hues frame each shot in the film that pays homage to not only the sky-high cotton tree but the heritage and sacrifice gathered at its storied perimeter.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeter
Noun
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The square stones have rounded edges to prevent scratching, and there’s no unpleasant metallic taste.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Back to the top of the order, Jurickson Profar got a changeup on the outside edge of the zone and lined it to left field for a double.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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On Wednesday, staff laid toddlers on a desk to measure the circumference of their upper arms — the quickest way to determine malnutrition.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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The data, collected between 1999 and 2004, included height, weight, waist circumference, and body fat percentage (BF%).—
Julia Ries,
Health,
15 July 2025
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When a client doesn’t just smile but elevates—makes more money, sets stronger boundaries or magnetizes healthier relationships—you’re no longer delivering a program.—
Shay Levister,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Still, once Venus meets with Saturn and Neptune on Aug. 25 and 26, you are encouraged to set firm boundaries with yourself or a significant other.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the course of the investigation and with assistance from ICE, state troopers determined that Singh entered the United States illegally and crossed the Mexico border in 2018, FLHSMV said.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Russia and China are two of Myanmar’s biggest backers, and Thailand and India have pushed for more engagement with the junta to end the crisis on their borders.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Better Homes & Gardens 9' Scallop Patio Umbrella offers an affordable option for those who are fond of the soothing blue color and charming scallop edging.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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Thin plastic edging may break down quickly, so choose something that will hold up over time.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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Cape Verde brings elite rim protection with Walter Tavares and a physical defensive style.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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In one design, robots would spread a metal mesh from a crater’s center to its rim, turning its concave surface into a natural radio dish.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
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White says flatly the relative new affordability will expose his sport to a huge number of newly interested fans among Paramount+’s 77.7 million subscribers, fans who were on the periphery or priced out before.—
Greg Cote
August 12,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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On China’s periphery, regulation and enforcement is weaker, and coal producers often lobby local governments to keep regulations lax.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeter. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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